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Donal Lenihan: Rugby’s biggest challenge won’t be on the pitch — but in the boardroom
If a week is a long time in politics, a month has proved an eternity for professional rugby, writes Donal Lenihan.

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Donal Lenihan: Leinster beware: Saracens may be down but they’re far from out
Donal Lenihan: Leinster beware: Saracens may be down but they’re far from out

On an explosive Saturday that saw Saracens relegated from the Gallagher Premiership on the eve of a must-win Champions Cup pool game against Racing 92, Munster took their exit from this season’s competition without firing a shot.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2020

Sarries saga a cold reminder of rugby realities after World Cup
Sarries saga a cold reminder of rugby realities after World Cup

There was something cathartic about the way Japan hosted the Rugby World Cup. It made you feel good about the sport. The interaction of fans from all over the world, without rancour or fear, the manner with which visitors to the country were welcomed and embraced, the dignity around the tragic fallout from Typhoon Hagibis.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2019

We’re still using flags banned by Bath, say defiant Leinster chiefs
We’re still using flags banned by Bath, say defiant Leinster chiefs

Leinster Rugby chiefs last night issued a hard-hitting statement disputing claims by Bath officials that flags carried by supporters of the province were unsafe.

Tue, 11 Dec, 2018

Irish provinces spared English uncertainties
Irish provinces spared English uncertainties

Irish rugby, to borrow a phrase made famous by Harold McMillan, has never had it so good, says Brendan O’Brien.

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